Although this is a personal challenge the real reason I'm running is to raise some much needed cash for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA). They are a Bristol based charity who give invaluable support and advice to kids who live with one or more alcoholic parent. NACOA have a helpline that really does make things better for children growing up in families blighted by alcohol abuse. In 2008 the helpline received 37,000 requests for help (mostly from 12-18 year olds). It's important they continue this work, to educate and raise awareness of the difficulties faced by children living with an alcohol dependent parent who often find themselves living in confusion, fear and isolation. http://www.nacoa.org.uk/
Do please give all you can, it really will make a difference.
Lettie.x
